Producers must submit Adjusted Gross Income forms to receive Farm Service Agency program money

New York State -- Any farm producer who wants to receive U.S. Department of Agriculture program payments must have an Adjusted Gross Income verification consent form on file with the Internal Revenue Service.

The consent form authorizes the IRS to verify for the Farm Service Agency whether a producer's adjusted gross income meets the eligibility requirements for Farm Service Agency programs. The form became a requirement for payment eligibility beginning with the 2009 crop year, however many program participants have not complied with this requirement.

Individuals must submit form CCC-927and legal entities must submit form CCC-928. Without these forms on file, producers will not receive USDA program payments.

For more information on Adjusted Gross Income eligibility requirements or verification process, contact the Farm Service Agency at 477-6307.